Development of Education Quality: A Study of the Education Operational Assistance Program in Southeast Sulawesi

This study aims to achieve three main objectives: 1) to provide an overview of BOP in Southeast Sulawesi; 2) to map out the impact of the Education Operational Costs program on improving the quality of education; 3) to obtain information on the weakness of the Education Operational Cost (BOP) program. This study uses a qualitative approach. The results of the study established: 1) Management of Education Operational Costs of Education in Southeast Sulawesi was implemented in stages, from provincial, to district/city, and school level; 2) The impact of BOP support for schools include: increasing the number of students attending and graduating each academic year, improving the quality of educators and provision of educational facilities, increasing school participation in academic activities and community participation; 3) The weaknesses of the BOP program in Southeast Sulawesi revolve around the procurement and distribution of educational tools that do not meet school needs.